11 14 Case Covers
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CASE COVERS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Timing case and timing case cover top and bottom | All | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| All | M7 | 15 Nm | ||
| All | M8 | 22 Nm | ||
| All | M10 | 47 Nm | ||
| 2AZ End cover, front/rear, to engine block | All | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| All | M8 | 22 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Bearing pin to timing case | M51/M41/M47 | M42x1.5 | 65 Nm | |
| 4AZ Screw plug or connection piece to timing case cover Screw plug to timing case cover | M51/M41/M47 | M20x1.5 | 30 Nm | |
| Screw plug to timing case cover | M57/M47TU/M57TU | M30x1 | 70 Nm | |
| Screw plug to timing case cover | M57/M47TU | M40x1.5 | 30 Nm | |
| 5AZ End cover, top/rear (water jacket), to engine block | N73 | M6 | 10 Nm |